Eagles sign Barbre to three-year extension

Eagles lineman Allen Barbre, left, pictured in a preseason game in 2013, showed the Birds he can step up when he filled in for offensive tackle Jason Peters in a win over the Packers last season. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles announced Tuesday they’ve agreed to terms with utility offensive lineman Allen Barbre on a three-year contract extension through the 2017 season.

The Eagles didn’t select an offensive lineman in the NFL draft but flirted with 32-year-old free agent Daryn Colledge, who was brought in for a visit.

Barbre showed his mettle by taking over for injured left offensive tackle Jason Peters in a 27-13 road victory over the Green Bay Packers.

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“Allen has great versatility and his ability to play both outside and inside on the offensive line makes him so valuable to what we do,” Eagles head coach Chip Kelly said in a statement furnished by the team. “He’s been in this league for a number of years and we know we can count on him to step up and fill in whenever he is called upon. When Jason Peters went down in Green Bay last season, Allen jumped right in and our offense didn’t miss a beat.”

Barbre (6-4, 305), a few weeks from his 30th birthday, adds a bit of youth to a profoundly veteran offensive line. Peters is 32. Left guard Evan Mathis turns 33 in November. Right guard Todd Herremans is 32 in October.

Barbre is a veteran of six seasons and 47 games, including six starts.

A fourth-round pick of the Packers in 2007, Barbre appeared in 32 games for the Packers (2007-09), Miami Dolphins (2010) and Seattle Seahawks (2010-12).

Barbre, who played for Missouri Southern State, appeared in 15 games with the Eagles last season. He was due $730,000 in base pay this season.

Staley and McCoy and the rest of the Eagles running backs had gathered after McCoy rushed for a franchise record 217 yards to defeat the Lions in the snow game. When the room was clearing, Staley spoke to McCoy.

“McCoy, you’ve got to get it done,” McCoy said doing the Staley impression. “You’re leaving yards out there. I’m like, what game you watching Coach?

“But he’s a good coach. I like Duce. He always finds ways to get it out of me.”